User manual

Your light, compact XG-9 is a top-quality single-lens reflex camera whose
electronic system will
control exposure for you automatically, freeing you for more
enjoyment and greater creativity. You can also override the meter's automatic setting
or set the camera for full manual operation. The aperture selected and LED auto-set
speed are clearly displayed
in the XG-9's total information viewfinder and its advanced
acute matte screen makes viewing brighter and focus"
ing easier and more accurate.
Electromagnetic
shutter release and unique "touch switch" metering head a host of
other features. Attaching the accessory Auto Winder G enables single-frame/continu-
ous
motor film advance up to 2 frames/sec. Minolta's special Auto Electroflash 132X
and 200X electronically switch
the XG-9's shutter over for strobe exposures when
charged and signal flash-ready
in finder; the 200X also enables continuous-sequence
flash with
the winder. Besides MD lenses, your XG-9 uses virtually all interchangeable
Minolta lenses
to date and all applicable Minolta SLR system accessories.
Before using
your camera for the first time, study this manual carefully all the way
through -
or at least all the sections needed to cover your own photographic needs. As
you read, attach a lens to the camera body (see p. 10), load batteries, and handle your
XG-9 and acquaint yourself with its parts and features. Then load it with film and
proceed
to actual picture taking. In this way, you can take good photos and begin to
realize the broad potential of your XG-9 right form the start . Be sure to keep this
manual for reference later
as necessary.